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DVS Intrinsic PLUS
Compact DVS instrument for complex water sorption challenges

Small to mid-sized laboratories and plants often meet with the same challenge: how to manage smaller budgets and manpower resources without sacrificing their ability to carry out meaningful and complex research studies. This is where the DVS Intrinsic PLUS comes in!

The world’s smallest automated Dynamic Vapor Sorption instrument, the DVS Intrinsic PLUS enables smaller research groups to perform complex and detailed sorption studies on a large variety of samples by combining the high level of performance expected of our instruments with ease of use, low capital investment, and a small maintenance burden.

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By combining all the features that make our DVS range the first choice in sorption across the world in a compact unit, the DVS Intrinsic PLUS will greatly expand the sorption research capabilities of your laboratory. The system incorporates the SMS Ultrabalance with industry-leading electronics to offer the same level of detail, precision, and accuracy that is the hallmark of our DVS instrument range.

The user interface, when combined with the step-by-step software wizards, yields high performance with minimal operator training. With the ability to fully automate experiments using a wide variety of samples, the unit offers huge returns with little cost in operator time or bench space. That’s why it’s the industry standard for small to mid-size laboratories across the world.

The world’s most compact automated DVS instrument

See the DVS Intrinsic PLUS in action, and discover what makes this one of our most popular instruments.

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The world’s smallest DVS instrument

With a footprint of just 26cmW x 39cmD, the DVS Intrinsic PLUS is a compact, convenient instrument that brings all the benefits of DVS characterization to your lab with little impact on your bench.

Simple setup & maintenance

With a simplified user interface, step-by-step software wizards, and little maintenance required, the DVS Intrinsic PLUS helps minimize operator time and upkeep costs.

Fully Automated DVS

When resources are limited, maximizing results is crucial. With a fully automated system and tailor-built DVS control and analysis suites, the DVS Intrinsic PLUS gives you a huge return on investment of both time, effort, and cost.

The SMS Ultrabalance

By incorporating the Surface Measurement Systems Ultrabalance for unrivaled precision and baseline stability, the DVS Intrinsic PLUS gives high-quality water isotherms and efficient water activity measurements in a compact package.

The DVS Intrinsic PLUS in action

See the world’s most compact automated DVS instrument in action.

This gives a brief overview of how the instrument is used, how samples are loaded, and what benefits it brings to your lab.

Optional Color Video Microscopy

Bring visual details to your reports, along with a bit of flare, by attaching the Color Video Microscopy camera, enabling high-resolution imagery to show the changes to your sample.

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Features

  • High-quality water isotherms and efficient water activity measurements
  • Step-by-step software wizards guide users through routine procedures
  • Smallest, compact design that makes optimal use of limited bench space – only 26cm wide
  • Advanced electronics and simplified user interface
  • Accommodates a wide variety of sample geometries and up to 5 gram capacity
  • SMS UltraBalance provides unrivaled sensitivity and baseline stability
  • Built-in Network Connectivity for easy data sharing and remote analysis
  • Supports 21 CFR part 11

Schematics

DVS Instrinsic PLUS Compact Water Sorption Analzyer Schematics

Applications

  • Studying hygroscopicity of powders, fibers, and solids
  • Kinetics of water sorption and desorption
  • Water-induced morphology changes
  • Food shelf-life prediction studies
  • TEWL/Transepidermal Water Loss
  • MVTR/ Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate determination
  • Calculation of Diffusion Coefficients
  • Sorption Modeling
  • Moisture Compatibility
  • Water Activity Measurements

Specifications

  • Temperature range 20–40 °C (standard)
  • Mass change: (low/high mass instrument) +/- 150 mg/1.0 g
  • Mass resolution : (low/high mass instrument) +/- 0.1μg/1.0μg
  • Temperature stability +/- 0.2 ºC
  • Sample chamber 40mm W x 50mm D x 50mm H
  • Heating system Peltier + Cartridges
  • Size approximately 26cm W x 39cm D x 47cm H
  • Carrier gas: Air or N2
  • Maximum sample mass: (low/high mass instrument) 1g/5 g
  • Stability (24 hours @ 25 ºC and 0% RH): (low/high mass instrument) <5 μg/<50 μg
  • Humidity Range 0–98%RH
  • Gas flow rate 200 sccm
  • Reservoir volume 100 ml reservoir capacity
  • Weight: 22 kg
  • Inlet pressure: 2 to 4 Bar
  • Computer interface TCP/IP and USB/RS232
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    Does this sound like an instrument you need in your lab? You can download the brochure below for more information, or place a request for a quote to speak with a member of our team and receive a tailored offer on a DVS Intrinsic PLUS.

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